Oceania Cruises Floats Out Oceania Sonata

Oceania Cruises floated out the first ship in the new Sonata Class at the Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera, Italy. The 695-stateroom Oceania Sonata now moves from dry dock to the fitting-out berth, where work will continue on the interiors ahead of its debut in August 2027.

At approximately 86,000 gross tons, Oceania Sonata will be nearly 30% larger than Oceania Allura, yet will feature only 90 additional guest accommodations, elevating the sense of space and comfort throughout the ship.

One-third of accommodations will be suites, including four Owner’s Suites featuring two bedrooms – a first for Oceania Cruises. Oceania Sonata will also introduce two new suite categories: Horizon Suites, offering more than 600 square feet of space, with separate living and bedroom areas, a walk-through closet and an oversized veranda; and the 488-square-foot Penthouse Deluxe Suite, featuring an expanded layout and floor-to-ceiling sliding doors that frame the ocean views.

Oceania Sonata will feature 13 dining venues, including two new culinary concepts: La Table par Maîtres Cuisiniers de France and Nikkei Kitchen, as well as The Grand Dining Room and signature Oceania Cruises specialty restaurants Jacques, Red Ginger, Polo Grill, and Toscana.

Oceania Sonata is the first of five ships planned for the Sonata Class and will be followed by Oceania Arietta in 2029, with three additional ships scheduled for 2032, 2035, and 2037.

“The float out of Oceania Sonata is an incredibly exciting moment as we move one step closer to welcoming our first guests aboard next August,” said Jason Montague, chief luxury officer of Oceania Cruises. “We are tremendously grateful to our partners at Fincantieri whose expertise and craftsmanship are bringing Oceania Sonata to life. As the first ship in our new Sonata Class, she represents the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the brand and a defining milestone in the continued evolution of Oceania Cruises.”